The volume of calls to Whidbey organizations offering assistance have not shown a drastic increase, but demonstrate a need to connect with local resources during… Continue reading
An interior fire in a Clinton home may have caused considerable damage to the house, but no injuries were reported. Personnel from South Whidbey Fire/EMS… Continue reading
South Whidbey Fire/EMS approved a resolution for a levy lid lift this past Friday. During a special meeting, fire commissioners unanimously approved the measure, allowing… Continue reading
Like many others during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mackenize Ball wanted to find a way to thank medical staff for their services. “One morning I just… Continue reading
When Derek Hoshiko was selected to give an Earth Day-themed lecture for a Seattle history museum, he didn’t quite picture himself sitting at his desk… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor printing business has found a way to help support fellow small businesses of Whidbey by selling over $17,000 of T-shirts. Nearly a… Continue reading
A Langley construction project dedicated to fixing utility lines began its first step last week, with surveyors collecting soil samples to be analyzed. The Langley… Continue reading
When the governor ordered the closure of restaurant dining rooms, bagel shop owner John Auburn opted to make soup for community members in need instead… Continue reading
As a former art therapist, Hannah Hunter wanted to find a way for kids to express their feelings during a stressful time. She found a… Continue reading
A currently unemployed cook has been keeping busy making and delivering healthy meals to essential workers from Coupeville to Clinton. Juan Zalapa, who worked in… Continue reading
South Whidbey Fire/EMS extinguished an early-morning fire Saturday, April 11 on Smugglers Cove Road in Freeland. Most of the damage was done to the outside… Continue reading
Unseasonably warm weather has led to an unusual occurrence of brush fires on South Whidbey this past week. Deputy Chief Wendy Moffatt said the arrival… Continue reading
A Freeland family out for a walk last week experienced something they likely won’t see again soon. While exploring a beach near Holmes Harbor, Darci… Continue reading
A South Whidbey restaurant is shifting its resources towards delivering care packages for community members who may be financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, or… Continue reading
Among the many unintended consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak is a delay in getting new police officers added to Whidbey police forces. The Oak Harbor… Continue reading
During times of social distancing and school closures, a primarily outdoor school has had to shift some of its interaction online for students, a first… Continue reading
The city of Langley has decided to extend the suspension of late fees for utility payments until one full billing cycle after the end of… Continue reading
During the Langley city council meeting on Monday, Mayor Tim Callison announced his selection of Monica Felici for the job of finance director-city clerk. He… Continue reading
Langley has officially been designated the fourth “creative district” by the Washington State Arts Commission. Currently, only three other cities in the state hold the… Continue reading
During times when telecommuting and teleconferencing are seemingly the new norm, it’s only natural that telemedicine should also follow. Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island began… Continue reading
